Cast & creatives
People behind the production
Bill Russell is a renowned writer-lyricist whose work spans Off-Broadway to West End, best known for creating powerful musical theatre pieces like Side Show and Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens. Fans of cabaret, musical theatre, and intimate performance spaces will recognize his sharp storytelling, melodic craft, and ability to connect with audiences. He appears in curated programs such as Divas I Love Singing Lyrics I Wrote, a Birdland cabaret showcase that celebrated iconic divas and the art of lyric writing.